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Best Practices for Helping Employees Thrive in Difficult

Destinations

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BEST PRACTICES FOR HELPING EMPLOYEES THRIVE IN DIFFICULT DESTINATIONS

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Today’s Presenters

Erica LaegelerDirector, Global Client Development

Gail LandazuriVice President

Tracy KautzmannDirector, Global Client Relations

Organizational TransitionsIndividual TransitionsEmployee & Family Transitions

Peoplemove business.

Because the best business moves depend on the best people moves.

Empower Your Employees & Business to Succeed

Best Practice #4: Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive

Best Practice #3: Develop Ways to Build Community

Best Practice #1: Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance

What Makes a Destination Difficult?

Q&A

Best Practice #2: Create an Internal Mentor Program

What Are Difficult Destinations?

Lifestyle Challenges

Financial Challenges

Cultural Challenges

Best Practice #1Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance

Poll:What components do you offer in your pre-decision

package?

Holistic Approach to Pre-Decision Process

Spouse/Family Needs Assessment

Community Tours

Neighborhood & School Info

+ +

Home Sales & Purchase

Cost of Living Analysis

+

Explore Challenges & Benefits of New Community

Coaching on:• Area / Cultural Differences That

will Affect the Family• Ways to Address the Challenges• Resources & Activities • Customized Research

Acceptance Rates Go From:

50%

85%

Explore Challenges & Benefits of New Community

Opportunities Finances

Relationships Career

Family Expectations

Learn more on… • Spouse employment• Marketing realities• Diploma recognition• Other career options• Special needs

Best Practice #2Create an Internal Mentor Program

Poll:Do you currently offer a mentorship program for

transferees?

Mentor Programs

Low-Cost Benefits:

Ease the transition

Increase knowledge about how the office operates

Share the company culture

Encourage local knowledge sharing

Make sure it’s a good fit

Offer an initial “chemistry meeting”

Ensure buy-in from mentor & mentee

Look for shared cultural

experiences

Beyond the CompanyIdeal State

Provides motivation and guidance.

Offers ways to apply skills & knowledge in the new environment.

Empowers employees to see tangible and positive results!

Best Practice #3Develop Ways to Build Community

• Rich in culture

• High quality of life

• Exciting experiences

• Historical sites

Switzerland…

11%Rate of Early Return

4M CHfFinancial Loss to the

Company

Switzerland…

Roller Coaster of Emotions

Loneliness Fear Financial Concerns

Getting Settled

Excitement

Before the Move After the Move

Ease Rookie Jitters

Where to Live

Top Relocation Concerns

Making Friends

Finding Resources

Fitting in at the Office

What Clients Have Put in Place

Foster Community Among Spouses/Partners

Networking Events Workshops Social Groups

Best Practice #4Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive

Thriving in Difficult Destinations

89% move with Spouse/Partner

52% move with kids

32%1

move alone

2%move with

elders/parents

33%move

with pets

1 Cartus, Global Mobility Policy & Practices Survey Report, 2016

© 2018 IMPACT Group LLC.All Rights Reserved.

Dual-Career Families are the Norm

2018 IMPACT Group Relocation Participant Survey

2.67xFaster Landing Than Average Job Seeker

$20,625* Saved $71,500/year x 52 weeks = $1,375/week

Jobs found in 15 weeks vs 30 week nat’l avg.

Traditional Job Search

Coaches trained inall aspects of the job search

Expertise in: • Job Search Strategies• Social Media• Networking• Interview Techniques• Offer Negotiations

International Job Search

Coaches familiar withcultural challenges & nuances

Expertise in:• Career Pathways in Host Countries• Job Search Nuances• CV Standards • Visa Restrictions in New Country

Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance

Create an Internal Mentor Program

Develop Ways to Build Community

Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive

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